Vale do Bomfim Red Blend Douro 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black tea and blackberry with supporting notes of black pepper, earth, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and dry earth accents. The finish is dry with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture due to a generous dose of acdity. Made with 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, and 50% "field blend." $13 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Qunita do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture and vibrant acidity. Made with a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 45% Touriga Franca, and 5% Tinta Amarela. $28 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bacana Red Sangria Portugal NV
Brilliant, medium ruby color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and citrus zest with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of cranberry and lime. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture and soft sweet and tart fruits. Made from Aragonez, Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro varietals with citrus. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bacana White Sangria Portugal NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of citrus zest, green melon, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. Made from Arinto and Fernão Pires varietals with tropical fruits, citrus, and mint. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Oporto 2012
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and slate with supporting notes of cassis, five spice, violet, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits and sweet, toasted oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. This port is made from grapes grown in tow of the region's best vineyards: Quinta do Bomfirm and Quinta da Senhora. It's the prefect after dinner drink. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Croft Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, intense ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild berries, and violet with supporting notes of black currant, and boysenberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dow's Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, dark purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of fig, violet, and plum with supporting notes of dried herbs, cocoa, lavender, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Fonseca Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, intense purple to black color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, cassis, and mint with supporting notes of violet, and star anise. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 92 points
Graham's Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, dark purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, mint, and thyme with supporting notes of cocoa, forest floor, and black currants. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors assertive accents of herbs and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, intense purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, black tea, and slate with supporting notes of black cherry, and cassis. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry and supporting notes of five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a viscous and jammy texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 92 points
